This weeks Lens Artists Challenge is on the theme ‘Pick a Word’ and has been set by John. My chosen word is ‘Waterfall’. I love the sheer force of nature that is a waterfall. The noise, the spray on your face, (and camera lens) the swirl of vortex air at its base and the power and energy of thousands of tons of water pouring over a cliff face, creating plunge pools and smoothing out solid rock over millennia never fail to leave me standing in awe.
So here’s a small selection of waterfalls I’ve had the pleasure of visiting and enjoying over the years. I hope you enjoy the pictures.
Starting at home. Whorneyside Force in Great Langdale has a rather nice bowl of water at its base and has become a popular destination in recent years for wild swimming. No wild swimmers on my visit however.
Scotland has some beautiful falls, the best of which are seen after a small hike. The Falls of Kirkaig in Assynt has the great backdrop of Suilven and deer can often be seen.
And Glenashdale Falls on the Isle of Arran is well worth a visit with a well built viewing platform.
The Historic Columbia River Highway in Oregon is a waterfall lovers paradise.
And the most impressive falls on the Columbia River Gorge has to be Multnomah Falls with the historic Multnomah Creek Bridge crossing it.
On our approach to Upper Yosemite Falls before we turned the corner at ‘oh my gosh point’ the sound of the falls was already pretty loud and Mish remarked that it sounded like the roar of a huge dragon. A guy coming back down the trail heard her and said “yes ma’am, a giant water breathing dragon”!
Here’s a more arty one of both Upper and Lower Yosemite Falls from the valley.
Earland Falls is reached on day three of one of the finest walks I have ever completed, the Routeburn Track in New Zealand.
Although of course it’s The Milford Track that actually carries the tagline ‘The Finest Walk in the World’. It is without doubt a great walk and also has its fair share of pristine, crystal clear, remote and beautiful rain forest waterfalls.
Including, at 581m (1,904ft) the highest waterfall in New Zealand, Sutherland Falls.
Thanks for reading!
Wow! Lovely views of waterfalls beautifully processed, Jim. Great word choice!
Thank you John, and thank you for choosing the theme 😀
Where to start? We’ve had a lot of rainfall here this winter, Jim, but nothing to generate this volume of water. Wonderful images!
Thanks Jo 😍
Wow, Jim! These are amazing views and photos. Thanks for sharing a gorgeous collection.
Thank you Egídio 😀
You’re welcome.
What a beautiful collection of waterfalls! Maggie
Thank you Maggie 😀
Amazing shots. You captured their power so well!
Thanks Sofia 😀
A beautiful selection Jim. I can sit by a waterfall for ages. I’ve seen a lot of those, but Multnomah Falls has to be my favourite from those I’ve not hiked to.
Thanks Tony, the bridge is what makes Multnomah special I think.
Magnificently captured as it is not an easy task capturing waterfalls. Milford and Scotland both well known for their rainfall. Without it, there are no waterfalls or rainbows.
Thanks Suzanne, yes both have more than their fair share of rain. No rainbows without the rain though
I think I prefer to be in an environment with a healthy rainfall than one without it.
Yes, I like the freshness after a good downpour
Excellent series Jim. Who doesn’t love a good waterfall and your photos have really captured the beauty. Lovely 🙂
Thanks James 😀
A lovely selection of waterfalls there. You can’t help but be awed by their power and beauty. Ta, Mel
Thanks Mel 😀
Great group of falls. I am especially drawn to the upper and lower Yosemite falls with the trees in the foreground. and Multnomah Falls with the bridge.
Thank you Marie, yes the bridge gives Multnomah Falls the edge I think 😀
Amazing Jim! What a collection of falls really beautifully captured. Each one has its own personality which shines through in your images. I loved your capture of Multnomah because it is exactly as amazing as I expected when we visited. Unfortunately for us it was the middle of a drought and the falls was a very disappointing trickle. Your image restored my faith in its true glory!
Thank you Tina. I had seen pictures of Multnomah Falls and thought ‘I must visit that place one day’ and it didn’t disappoint. It’s a shame it was only a trickle when you visited. It’s the same with Yosemite Falls which completely dries up in the summer!
WOW! Quite the collection. The big format header shot is stunning!
Thanks John ! 😀